Common people / Tony Birch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Birch, Tony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Short stories, Australian--21st century.

Short stories, Australian.

Australian literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Queensland, Australia : University of Queensland Press, 2017.

Summary:

From the award-winning author of Ghost River. In this unforgettable new collection, Tony Birch introduces a cast of characters from all walks of life. These remarkable and surprising stories capture common people caught up in the everyday business of living and the struggle to survive. From two single mothers on the most unlikely night shift to a homeless man unexpectedly faced with the miracle of a new life, Birch's stories are set in gritty urban refuges and battling regional communities. His deftly drawn characters find unexpected signs of hope in a world where beauty can be found on every street corner - a message on a T-shirt, a friend in a stray dog or a star in the night sky. Common People shines a light on human nature and how the ordinary kindness of strangers can have extraordinary results. With characteristic insight and restraint, Tony Birch reinforces his reputation as a master storyteller. Stories include: 'The Ghost Train', 'Harmless', 'Colours', 'Joe Roberts', 'The White Girl', 'Party Lights', 'Paper Moon', 'Painted Glass', 'Frank Slim', 'Liam', 'Raven and Sons', 'The Good Howard', 'Sissy', 'Death Star', 'Worship'.

Contents:

Cover

Praise for Tony Birch

Author Biography

Also by Tony Birch

Title Page

Imprint Page

Dedication

Contents

The Ghost Train

Harmless

Death Star

Joe Roberts

The White Girl

Party Lights

Liam

Painted Glass

Sissy

Frank Slim

Raven and Sons

Paper Moon

The Good Howard

Colours

Worship

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 21, 2017).

ISBN:

0-7022-6073-8